Scientists call for more water for Murray Darling Basin rivers
Wentworth Group scientists have called for an additional 726GL of water to be added to the Murray Darling Basin target, in addition to the Albanese Government’s 450GL promise.
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Sam Mitchell in multi-million dollar water deal
Embattled businessman Sam Mitchell and his partners have sold $21.75 million worth of water from their US-based investment fund. Read all the details.
$140m delivery share liability bites
Irrigators and dry landholders have been left with 5000 delivery shares they don’t want that will cost $140 million to terminate.
Basin irrigators locked in as corporates gear up
Federal water tender documents show irrigators’ offer to sell are locked in, as corporates are urged to offer parcels of 20GL or more.
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ACT Basin Plan failure
The ACT has failed to deliver a drop towards the Murray Darling Basin Plan, but has cut a $50m deal with the federal government to take water off Snowy Hydro.
Why SA wine irrigators want to offload their water
Almost one in four irrigators in Australia’s largest wine-grape growing region want to sell their water, amid a red grape glut.
How urban water could affect federal buyouts
Victoria’s urban water bodies are sitting on 133GL of excess water entitlements, which could be bought or leased to the federal government.
Victoria in federal buybacks scramble
Victorian Water Minister Harriet Shing is searching for a way to block buybacks in Goulburn and Murray irrigation communities.
Basin buyouts could cost taxpayers up to $10 billion
One of Australia’s largest water holders has warned the government’s Basin buyouts are immoral and would cost billions to complete.
Senate passes Restoring Our Rivers bill
The Senate has passed the Albanese Government’s Restoring Our Rivers Bill, clearing the way for a federal buyout of up to 700GL out of irrigation communities.
Victoria’s largest water owners revealed
The largest water entitlement holders in northern Victoria have been named, including a Canadian giant who owns a mammoth $600m portfolio.
Country schools face enrolment slide
Timber and irrigation towns have seen their school numbers slashed after falling victim to inner city voters’ demands. See the changes in enrolment numbers at every country school in Australia.
Irrigation towns at tipping point
Critical agricultural industries along the Murray Darling Basin are at risk of being wiped out from federal water buyouts, leading irrigators have warned.
Irrigators fire up to protest Basin buybacks
Backed by Australia’s major dairy processors, a lone farmer has launched a campaign warning against a federal bid for water buybacks. See the details.
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